Central took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Huntley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rockets narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Red Raiders 5-4. This was a revenge game for the Rockets: when they faced off against the Red Raiders on Wednesday, they had to take a 11-1 defeat.
Sam Maglares
| 05/16/25 vs Huntley | 5 |
| 05/09/25 vs Hampshire | 3 |
| 05/03/25 vs Tolono Unity | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs McHenry | 6 |
Sam Maglares tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had over his last four matches.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Connor Finn, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Jake Johnson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Central's victory bumped their record up to 16-14. As for Huntley, their loss dropped their record down to 16-13.
Coming up, Central will challenge Glenbrook South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Huntley, they will face off against Lake Zurich at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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